CCTV images have been released of four unknown men police want to speak to in connection with the artefacts’ disappearance.

More than 600 artefacts relating to the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from Bristol Museum’s collection.

Avon and Somerset Police said a group of four unknown men gained entry to a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol between 1-2am on September 25.

The force, which released CCTV images of four people officers want to speak to, said more than 600 artefacts of “various descriptions” were taken by the offenders.

Detective Constable Dan Burgan, the officer in the case, said: “The theft of many items which carry a significant cultural value is a significant loss for the city.

“These items, many of which were donations, form part of a colle

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